He said plainly at that time that if she expressed the desire, he would not refuse.

Of course," he said gloomily, "it is one of those Pharisaical cruelties of which only such heartless men are capable.

He knows what agony any recollection of him must give her, and knowing her, he must have a letter from her.

I can understand that it is agony to her.

But the matter is of such importance, that one must _passer pardessus toutes ces finesses de sentiment.